Online Public Relations Thoughts

 The pope is setting a bad example by not wearing his mask when dealing with bishops and others.  His critics have pounced.  It is poor leadership they say, and a sin.  The pope has given no reason for why he dispensed with a mask after using one earlier in liturgical services and after applying Italy's COVID rules to the Vatican.  Without getting into religion, it is a bad example.  One wonders why a man who has taken great care to lead by his actions would suddenly abandon the basics of disease prophylactics, especially since he is working with one lung.  There is no good answer and it is bad PR.  One hopes the pontiff hears his critics and takes to mask wearing again.  He has scandalized his flock long enough.